Sciencely vs Your First Dance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sciencely
Explore an exhibition in a Berlin subway station through interactive chats with exhibits. Discover their meanings, collect them, and learn about the Anthropocene.
- Interactive exhibit chats
- Image recognition for exhibits
- Personalized collection of objects
- Exploration of Anthropocene themes
- Tinder-like swipe mechanics
- Offline exploration
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sciencely transforms the Bahnhof der Wissenschaften, Unter den Linden in Berlin-Mitte into a space of discovery. You can playfully explore the exhibition of the Humboldt-University in the subway station: Discover with sciencely special motives of the exhibition and their meaning. If a subject interests you, it contacts you and you can chat with it - during your visit to the station, but also on the road and everywhere. Via image recognition or through your interactive swipe gesture selection following the Tinder mechanics, an exciting, funny or even emotional chat with a motive of your choice begins. Your chat will develop depending on your choice of answers and statements. At the end of your dialogue, you can create a photo of the motive and file it with other objects in your personal collection. Motives of the exhibition, architectural details, monuments and even subway signs will come to life during your discovery in Berlin-Mitte. The exhibition of the Humboldt-University at the Bahnhof der Wissenschaften is dedicated to the Anthropocene. As never before, humans are intervening in the Earth system. Scientists explore the consequences for nature and humans. The illustrations by Nele Brönner in the back track windows on the platform visualize the research on the interactions between humans and nature. The hidden images and word clouds address different environments of the Anthropocene: the atmosphere, sea and ice, life in the city, forest and field. In the spirit of Open Humboldt, we invite you to: discover our geological age, dive into the (en)worlds of the Anthropocene and explore scientific connections with us. sciencely accompanies you on your expedition. Mein Objekt Copyright © 2021 Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss; developed by Humboldt Innovation GmbH, Thomas Lilge, Christian Stein in the context of the collaborative project museum4punkt0; further developed in cooperation with the Badisches Landesmuseum in the context of the project Creative Collections.
Your First Dance
Learn your wedding first dance with professional guidance. Access over 27 video lessons covering everything from basic holds to advanced dips and lifts. Practice at your own pace with step-by-step instruction and progress tracking.
- 27+ professional video lessons
- Step-by-step instruction
- Learn at your own pace
- Progress tracking
- Cast to TV (AirPlay/Chromecast)
- Wedding countdown
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Learn your wedding first dance without a studio and without the stress. Your First Dance is designed by professional ballroom champions with 20+ years of experience teaching wedding couples. Whether your wedding is a year away or next week, this app gives you everything you need to feel comfortable and confident on the dance floor. 27 PROFESSIONAL LESSONS IN YOUR POCKET Get access to over 27 video lessons covering everything from basic holds to turns, dips, and lifts. This is the same instruction you'd receive across multiple private studio sessions, now available anytime on your phone. Private lessons typically cost $100-$200 per session, and most couples need 5-10 sessions. Your First Dance puts that same professional instruction in your hands for a fraction of the cost. STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO INSTRUCTION Follow along with structured lessons organized by skill level, from proper hold and posture through basic steps, turns, and even dips and lifts. Each lesson is demonstrated from multiple perspectives so both the lead and follow can learn their part. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE Practice anytime, anywhere. All you need is a few square feet of space. Set your practice frequency and get gentle reminders to keep you on track. No rigid choreography, just simple moves you can make your own. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See how many lessons you've completed, total practice time, and days active. A wedding countdown keeps you motivated as your big day approaches. CAST TO YOUR TV Practice on the big screen. Cast lessons to your TV with AirPlay or Chromecast so you can follow along without squinting at your phone. FREE TO TRY Download and start with free introductory lessons. Unlock lifetime access to every lesson, variation, and perspective in the library with a single purchase - no subscription, no recurring charges. WHAT'S INCLUDED: - 27+ video lessons across 5 categories - Posture & Frame, Basic Elements, Figures & Steps, Turns, Dips Tricks & Lifts - Leader and follower perspectives for every lesson - Wedding countdown with weekly reminders - Practice reminders on your schedule - Progress tracking across all lessons - AirPlay and Chromecast support - Syncs across devices PRICING: Your First Dance offers lifetime access for a one-time purchase of $99.99. Pay once and get unlimited access to all lesson content forever — no subscription, no recurring fees. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Service: https://yourfirstdance.net/terms | Privacy Policy: https://yourfirstdance.net/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sciencely at none against Your First Dance's 2. Sciencely also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.1). Your First Dance's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Your First Dance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per month. Sciencely asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sciencely ships an update every 6 weeks, Your First Dance fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sciencely | Your First Dance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Homo Ludens GmbH | Your First Dance LLC |
Customer experience
Sciencely
Your First Dance
In-app purchases
Sciencely
No in-app purchases
Your First Dance
- Membership$69.991 Month
- Lifetime Access$99.99
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